Civics and Citizenship Test 1

Question 1

What year did the colonies of Australia unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?

Answer 1

1 January 1901

Question 2

What type of government does Australia have?

Answer 2

Constitutional monarchy and federal system

Question 3

What are the three levels of government in Australia?

Answer 3

• Federal
• State
• Local

Question 4

What outlines the powers of the federal and state governments in Australia?

Answer 4

The Australian Constitution

Question 5

What are the three components of the Commonwealth Parliament?

Answer 5

• The Crown (monarch, represented by the governor-general)
• The Senate (upper house)
• The House of Representatives (lower house)

Question 6

Which Australian states have a unicameral parliament?

Answer 6

• Queensland
• Territories

Question 7

What system does Australia follow based on Britain’s political structure?

Answer 7

Westminster system

Question 8

How is the prime minister chosen in Australia?

Answer 8

By the majority party or coalition

Question 9

What is the role of the legislative arm in Australia?

Answer 9

Makes and changes laws

Question 10

What must happen for a proposed law (Bill) to become law in Australia?

Answer 10

Must be passed by both houses and signed by the governor-general

Question 11

What does the executive arm in Australia do?

Answer 11

Administers laws and runs the government

Question 12

Who leads the executive arm in Australia?

Answer 12

Governor-general (formally), but managed by government ministers

Question 13

What is the function of the judicial arm in Australia?

Answer 13

Interprets and enforces laws

Question 14

What courts are included in the judicial arm in Australia?

Answer 14

• High Court
• Other courts

Question 15

What criteria is required for you to vote in Australia?

Answer 15

Must be an Australian Citizen aged 18 and over

Question 16

What type of voting system is used for the House of Representatives in Australia?

Answer 16

Preferential voting system

Question 17

What is required for a candidate to win in the House of Representatives?

Answer 17

An absolute majority (more than 50%)

Question 18

What voting system is used for the Senate in Australia?

Answer 18

Proportional representation voting system

Question 19

What are the two ways to vote in the Senate election?

Answer 19

• Above the line: Number at least 6 parties/groups
• Below the line: Number at least 12 individual candidates

Question 20

When did Indonesia become independent?

Answer 20

1945

Question 21

What is the government structure of Indonesia?

Answer 21

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Question 22

What is the bicameral parliament of Indonesia called?

Answer 22

MPR (People’s Consultative Assembly)

Question 23

What are the two houses of the MPR?

Answer 23

• The People’s Representative Council : DPR (lower house)
• The Regional Representatives Council : DPD (upper house)

Question 24

What role does the president of Indonesia play?

Answer 24

Both head of state and head of government

Question 25

What is the maximum term for the president of Indonesia?

Answer 25

Two five-year terms

Question 26

What is the highest court in Indonesia?

Answer 26

Supreme Court (Mahkamah Agung)

Question 27

What does the Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi) do?

Answer 27

* Interpret the Constitution * Resolve disputes between state institutions * Rule on electoral results and presidential misconduct

Question 28

What age must citizens be to vote in Indonesia?

Answer 28

17 years or older (or married)

Question 29

What is required for a presidential ticket to win in Indonesia?

Answer 29

50% of votes nationally + 20% in over half the provinces

Question 30

What type of voting system does the DPR use?

Answer 30

Open-list proportional system

Question 31

What is development aid?

Answer 31

Long-term help to fight poverty and improve quality of life

Question 32

What department manages development aid in Australia?

Answer 32

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Question 33

What is emergency aid?

Answer 33

Immediate help after natural disasters

Question 34

What is a notable example of Australian emergency aid?

Answer 34

Aid given to Indonesia after multiple disasters in 2018

Question 35

What are some examples of Australian NGOs?

Answer 35

* Oxfam * Care Australia * The Fred Hollows Foundation

Question 36

What was the United Nations (UN) created for?

Answer 36

To maintain global peace and protect human rights

Question 37

Who played a key role in founding the UN from Australia?

Answer 37

Dr H.V. “Doc” Evatt

Question 38

What significant document did Dr H.V. Evatt help draft?

Answer 38

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Question 39

What role did Australia serve in the UN Security Council?

Answer 39

Non-permanent member

Question 40

What does Australia support in the UN?

Answer 40

* Gender equality * Women’s rights * Environmental causes

Question 41

What is the role of UN peacekeepers?

Answer 41

* Support peace between groups * Enforce ceasefires * Support fair elections * Maintain stability in post-conflict zones

Question 42

What are UN peacekeepers commonly known as?

Answer 42

Blue Berets

Question 43

What is a key Australian peacekeeping mission?

Answer 43

* Indonesian War of Independence (1947) * Korean conflict (1950) * Rwanda (1993–96)